Bayview Heights

Sources checked November 12, 2026

Where is Bayview Heights by Royal Pine Homes?

Bayview Heights is a Royal Pine Homes project at Bayview Avenue and 19th Avenue in Richmond Hill. The developer shows traditional two-storey freehold townhomes with three- or four-bedroom options. First Class Realty’s published occupancy estimate is 2027. Start by choosing the bedroom layout and outdoor space that suit you, then ask which version is offered on a specific lot and how the written closing schedule fits your timeline.

Royal Pine’s official Bayview Heights information · First Class Realty’s occupancy estimate

How the Bayview and 19th location works

The trade-off is between a conventional townhome layout and the way trips spread across north Richmond Hill. A household that drives down Bayview for daily commitments should test that route before choosing a lot. For a quieter interior block, look at the route to the collector street. If the plan is marketed with a walkout or a ravine exposure, ask for the surveyed lot plan. Walk the rear of the lot when permitted and check how the grade, fence line and available yard interact.

Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park is an established place for outdoor recreation and organized activity. Oak Ridges Community Centre and Pool is a separate destination if swimming or indoor programs matter. Test the route you will use the most. A short drive can still be awkward if it crosses a busy turn twice a day, and a slightly longer route can be easier if it combines school, errands and recreation.

Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park · Oak Ridges Community Centre

Costco, GO and local transit options

Costco Richmond Hill at 35 John Birchall Road is a major shopping stop to the southeast of the Bayview and 19th Avenue area. Build a map with a pharmacy and the grocery shop you would use during the week as well. Gormley GO and Richmond Hill GO are rail stations to compare on the Richmond Hill line. Choose by current timetable and drive or bus access from the actual entrance. For frequent downtown trips, check both the outbound and return hours before treating rail as your primary commute.

Costco Richmond Hill store · Gormley GO station information · GO system map for Richmond Hill rail

North Richmond Hill public schools and private education

The public elementary schools worth checking for this part of Richmond Hill include Silver Pines and Redstone. Richmond Green Secondary School is a secondary comparison, with 8.3 out of 10 in Fraser’s 2025 report, tied 52 of 747. Silver Pines was rated 7.1. The 2025 elementary report did not yield a Redstone score that could be verified here. Do not assume that being on Bayview Avenue places a lot in Bayview Secondary School’s boundary. That school has its own enrolment information and procedures.

Holy Trinity School on Bayview Avenue is a separate independent-school option for families considering private admissions. Ask about the intended year and entry grade, then drive from the chosen block to the school at pickup time. Compare how that route overlaps with the rest of the family’s commitments. For public education, confirm the board’s regular assignment as well as any holding arrangement that might apply to a newly built address.

YRDSB elementary boundaries in Richmond Hill · YRDSB secondary enrolment procedures · Holy Trinity School

What to verify before choosing a townhome

Compare the home you would actually buy against another floor plan with a similar price, including where the windows, stairs and storage sit. In a narrow plan, furniture clearance around the dining table can matter more than a larger bedroom number. Ask for the orientation and adjacent lot plan before using a model home to judge daylight or privacy. If you need a bedroom or an office on the entry level, check that the required room is part of the specific layout and confirm what the builder calls finished space.

Make a written list of the items that must be included for the home to work: parking, storage, yard or terrace, appliance openings and any required upgrades. Ask which costs are included in the agreement and who will maintain the exterior, shared lane or common landscaping. Map where a guest will park and walk to the front door. At the same time, compare the expected closing for that specific address with your financing, rental notice or sale of a current home.

Questions buyers ask

Are three bedrooms and four bedrooms directly comparable here?

Compare room widths, bathrooms, storage and the position of the stairs. A fourth room can be valuable if it has usable wall space and privacy. Ask which options come with the selected lot and whether a structural change affects another part of the layout. Use the plan and the sales agreement together.

Can I assume the published 2027 date fits a school move?

Get the closing date for the particular home and ask the board which address and documentation it can accept. Put the date beside the school term and your current housing arrangements. A change of a few weeks can matter if you need to register or arrange transportation before moving in.

School, transit and project resources

The school ratings use Fraser Institute’s 2025 Ontario report cards, which compare selected academic indicators from the 2023–24 school year. Use the linked EQAO results for more detail, and compare programs, student support and transportation when you visit. For school assignment, check the final municipal address, enrolment year and grade with the board, including any program boundaries, temporary placements or bus eligibility.

If you need to move around the start of a school term, plan for both an on-time closing and a delay. Ask the builder when the municipal address will be issued and which documents will be available for registration. Give the board the address, intended grade and enrolment year together. Ask when new streets are added to the locator, whether any temporary assignment applies, and how a transfer or school bus request works. Walk the likely route and check crossings, sidewalks and any construction detour. Save the dated response so you can revisit the plan if the closing moves.

• YRDSB Find My School
• York Catholic school locator
• Fraser Institute elementary report
• Fraser Institute secondary report
• EQAO school results
• GO train and bus system map